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Will Day 2 Of AUS vs SA WTC Final Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Lord's Weather Update

Sakshi Sharma

Lord's Cricket Ground (Source:@MoharirMusings,x.com)Lord's Cricket Ground (Source:@MoharirMusings,x.com)

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 got off to a dramatic start at Lord’s on Wednesday as bowlers from both Australia and South Africa stole the spotlight in a gripping contest. By stumps on Day 1, 14 wickets had fallen for just 255 runs, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested final. 

Day 2 is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). 

Quick Recap: What Happened On Day 1?

Australia, having posted 212 in their first innings courtesy of fighting knocks from Steve Smith (66) and Beau Webster (72), made a fierce comeback in the final session. Their famed pace trio  Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood wreaked havoc under overcast skies, reducing South Africa to a precarious 43/4 at stumps. With the Proteas still trailing by 169 runs, the stage is set for another gripping day provided the weather plays along.

Weather Forecast For Day 2: AUS vs SA

According to Accuweather.com, Day 2 at Lord’s Cricket Ground is likely to begin under relatively pleasant conditions, with temperatures around 25°C and a real feel of 27°C. However, the forecast suggests a potential deterioration in weather as the day progresses.

London weather update (Source: @AccuWeather.com)London weather update (Source: @AccuWeather.com)


InformationDetails
Temperature 25°C (RealFeel 27°C)
Wind Speed SSE 17 km/h- 43 km/h
Probability of Rain and Thunderstorms 55% and 11%

(Source: @AccuWeather.com)

Afternoon sessions are expected to be plagued by intermittent showers, with overcast skies and dense cloud cover (68%) dominating much of the day. The wind is expected to blow from the south-southeast at speeds between 17 km/h and can reach upto 43 km/h. 

It is also important to mention that there is an 11% chance of thunderstorms, and the probability of precipitation stands at 55%, with an estimated 0.5 mm of rainfall expected. While not torrential, the nature of English summer showers that is sudden and unpredictable could lead to multiple hindrances during the day.

The weather casts a shadow of uncertainty on day 2 of the WTC Final. With South Africa already on the back foot and Australia’s bowlers in red-hot form, any extended delay could halt the momentum and offer some relief to the Proteas.